Today we catch up with two precision medicine industry insiders and business leaders, Alexander Bisignano, the Co-Founder and CEO of Phosphorous and Mark McDonough, Chief Business Officer at Phosphorous. To learn more about the genetics of the PhosphorusONE test -- https://www.phosphorus.com © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved. Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, acc...
Mar 18, 2019•33 min
We catch up with two precision medicine industry insiders and business leaders, Alexander Bisignano, the Co-Founder and CEO of Phosphorous and Mark McDonough, Chief Business Officer at Phosphorous. In this two-part interview we discuss a variety of complex and insightful precision medicine topics which include: What is Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Why Is It Important? What is the clinical value of the Phosphorus One test to the buyer? Why is this an ideal test for Executive Health and/or...
Mar 06, 2019•42 min
When patients are free to choose their doctor, it puts the control back where it belongs, and no patient should ever have to be denied access to the care they need because of insurance restrictions or cost. UBERDOC is built by those on the front lines of medicine to give patients a simpler solution. Introducing UBERDOC! A web-based application that allows patients direct access to a board certified specialist without the inconvenience of insurance or referrals. A patient simply makes an appointm...
Feb 20, 2019•44 min
Today we catch up with Dr. Risheet Patel, MD, Medical Director of Freedom Healthworks, a direct primary care accelerator which has helped open and support an ever-growing list of successful DPC practices in the Midwest. Dr. Patel is also the Founder of Fishers Direct Family Care, his own Direct Primary Care practice in Fishers, Indiana. "I employ a preventive and proactive approach to care that is backed by evidence based methodology. I have a passion for innovation in health care delivery throu...
Feb 19, 2019•29 min
Today we catch up with Dr. Risheet Patel, MD, Medical Director of Freedom Healthworks, a direct primary care accelerator which has helped open and support an ever-growing list of successful DPC practices in the Midwest. Dr. Patel is also the Founder of Fishers Direct Family Care, his own Direct Primary Care practice in Fishers, Indiana. In this two part interview we unpack and discuss: + Who is Freedom Healthworks and what is his unique vision for his new role as Medical Director? + Where is Dir...
Feb 19, 2019•24 min
When patients are free to choose their doctor, it puts the control back where it belongs, and no patient should ever have to be denied access to the care they need because of insurance restrictions or cost. UBERDOC is built by those on the front lines of medicine to give patients a simpler solution. Introducing UBERDOC! A web-based application that allows patients direct access to a board certified specialist without the inconvenience of insurance or referrals. A patient simply makes an appointm...
Feb 06, 2019•20 min
When patients are free to choose their doctor, it puts the control back where it belongs, and no patient should ever have to be denied access to the care they need because of insurance restrictions or cost. UBERDOC is built by those on the front lines of medicine to give patients a simpler solution. Introducing UBERDOC! A web-based application that allows patients direct access to a board certified specialist without the inconvenience of insurance or referrals. A patient simply makes an appointm...
Jan 30, 2019•29 min
Chief of Radiogenomics & Interim Chief Executive Officer David S. Karow, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of Radiogenomics and interim CEO at HLI, is an innovative leader who brings more than 10 years of experience in advanced MR Imaging and genomic analytics. Dr. Karow’s primary interest is to develop machine-learning based integrated diagnostics that leverage imaging, genetic, and clinical biomarkers to generate more insightful health assessments and identify disease in early stages when it is most trea...
Dec 13, 2018•21 min
Today we catch up with Dr. Paul Thomas. Dr. Thomas is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Southwest Detroit. His practice is Plum Health DPC, a Direct Primary Care service that is the first of its kind in Detroit and Wayne County. His mission is to deliver affordable, accessible health care services in Detroit and beyond. He has been featured on WDIV-TV Channel 4, WXYZ Channel 7, Crain's Detroit Business and CBS Radio. He has been a speaker at TEDxDetroit. He is a graduate ...
Dec 10, 2018•52 min
Today we sit down with Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH, CEO of neuroscience design firm engagedIN. Dr. Kyra Bobinet, the CEO-founder of engagedIN was also the Keynote speaker at the 2018 CMT Concierge Medicine FORUM held in Atlanta, GA, Friday, October 26, 2018 at 9:00am ET thru Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 3pm ET. As a national speaker, bestselling author and CEO-founder of engagedIN, a neuroscience-based design firm, Dr. Kyra Bobinet (with her bio available online at www.conciergemedicineforum.com/speak...
Nov 06, 2018•55 min
Today we sit down with Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH, CEO of neuroscience design firm engagedIN who recently (September 2018) announced Fresh Tri, engagedIN’s new practice app for science-based healthy habits. At the Health 2.0 conference in Silicon Valley, David Hoke, Sr. Director, Associate Health and Well-being at Walmart and Kyra Bobinet, MD MPH, CEO of neuroscience design firm engagedIN announced Fresh Tri, engagedIN’s new practice app for science-based healthy habits. Walmart is launching Fresh Tri...
Nov 06, 2018•9 min
Today we sit down with Marni Jameson Carey, MA, the Executive Director, Association of Independent Doctors (www.AID-US.org) Marni Jameson Carey is the executive director of the Association of Independent Doctors (AID), a national nonprofit designed to support America's independent doctors, stop the trend of health-care consolidation and, thus, reduce health-care costs. An award-winning journalist, Ms. Carey worked as senior health reporter for Tribune Media, writing for the Los Angeles Times and...
Oct 01, 2018•53 min
Today I caught up with a very special little girl who happens to double as a super-hero! In preparation for school this fall, she recently visited her pediatrician and her dentist. Oddly enough, she saw me recording one of my FOR DOCTORS VIDEOS for our Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn Physician readers and had some advice she wanted to share. :) © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved. Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT ...
Aug 20, 2018•2 min
Today we Discuss a Variety of the the HSA questions related to the $150/CAP/m, 213(d) and the language of the current Primary Care Enhancement Act legislation language, H.R.365, which has been a heated issue among Physicians in free market healthcare delivery, and in particular, those in Direct Primary Care (DPC). We also do some deep dives into the impact of fees, NP and PA entry's into cash-only subscription-based healthcare models, the IRS definitions of primary care, currently AND, the lates...
Jul 27, 2018•32 min
Today we sit down with Terry Bauer, the CEO of Specialdocs Consultants. In our casual interview we discussed a variety of topics related to Concierge Medicine. Terry’s career includes a long tenure as co-founder, president, CEO, and director of Orion HealthCorp, a national physician services and management organization. Most recently, he was a principal and strategy practice leader at Portland, Maine- and Atlanta, Georgia-based healthcare consulting firm Stroudwater Associates. Terry’s skill in ...
Jun 11, 2018•54 min
“It’s an absolute joy to practice medicine. I don’t feel like I go into work every day. I go to do something I love.” Today we sit down with Dr. Blair Brengle of Brengle Family Medicine, a Freedom Healthworks Practice. Dr. Brengle creates time-honored relationships with his patients and their families built on a foundation of trust. These individuals know that he is there for them when needed, and they know he listens to their concerns and provides them with sound medical treatment plans and adv...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Today we catch up with Dr. John T. Kihm of Priority Medicine in Durham, NC. Dr. Kihm’s philosophy in medicine sounds and may even look simple: “Take care of the patient.” Don’t take this approach for granted. In this day and time, as many will attest, it is a blessing to find excellent medical care. Availability, experience, knowledge, skill, bedside manner, caring—all attributes Dr. Kihm possesses, are important. Dr. Kihm attended medical school and completed his residency at Wayne State Univer...
May 23, 2018•37 min
Today I sit down with Lance Bennett, a Co-Founder of Advanced Genomic Solutions. Lance is a West Point graduate and decorated US Army Intelligence officer where he was stationed both in the United States and Southest Asia. He has been in the medical device and biotech industry since leaving the military and joining his first medical device company, KLS Martin. He has spent nearly 20 years in sales, management and executive leadership positions in the biotech industry, most notably at Amgen, the ...
May 14, 2018•32 min
We discuss the following topics in our exclusive interview: + The Research & Data + Impact to Employers + Impact to Providers + Medicare Participation and Employers + The Challenges Doctors Face When Selling DPC to Employers + Impact to Patients and Community + Workers Comp Data/Summary + Other Notable Stats + Can this data be replicated in other markets and extracted easily in the future Guests on the podcast today: + Michael Tetreault, Editor, The DPC Journal/CMT/Host, DocPreneur Podcast +...
May 07, 2018•48 min
We discuss the following topics in our exclusive interview: + The Research & Data + Impact to Employers + Impact to Providers + Medicare Participation and Employers + The Challenges Doctors Face When Selling DPC to Employers + Impact to Patients and Community + Workers Comp Data/Summary + Other Notable Stats + Can this data be replicated in other markets and extracted easily in the future Our Guests Include + Michael Hein, MD, MS, MHCM, FACP Co-Founder, KPI Ninja + Vineeth Yeddula, PMP, CLSS...
May 07, 2018•48 min
Today, we catch up with one of the most dynamic and unique individuals you will ever meet in healthcare. It is my pleasure to introduce you to KC Devine Raver, FNP-C. This is Part 1 of 3 in a Direct Primary Care Journal (DPC Journal) and DocPreneur Podcast Series on the trend and success of DPC-FNP clinics rising in popularity across the U.S. in 2018 and moving forward. As a membership family practice, called Direct Primary Care, Well Life ABQ is able to schedule enough time with you to actually...
Apr 20, 2018•35 min
Interview with Dr. John Kihm, Concierge Physician, ACPP Fellowships in Clinical Excellence in Concierge Medicine Program Coordinator MAY 2018 - The American College of Private Physicians (ACPP) is a professional organization dedicated to the support and advancement of concierge and direct practice physicians. Today, we talk to Dr. John Kihm, a Concierge Medicine Physician from Durham, NC and ACPP Board Medicine about the 1-2 year curriculum and Fellowship in Clinical Excellence in Concierge Medi...
Apr 20, 2018•37 min
We catch up with Dr. Ehsan Ali, a Concierge Doctor in Beverly Hills, CA. Don't let the area code or terminology throw you, Dr. Ali has a story a lot like other Doctors do as well ... and the heart and servant spirit to help Patients from everywhere. Dr. Ali accomplished something in business and in the Concierge Medicine space that is unique. His brand, his practice, his marketing and business savvy are self-taught. Truly a DocPreneur. Dr. Ehsan Ali is board certified in Internal Medicine, and i...
Mar 28, 2018•41 min
Today we meet "The Town Doctor" from Lebanon, TN. An uncommon medical practice with a husband and wife leading their community along a better pathway to health ... Jennifer Steves, RN and Dr. Robert W. Steves III What is The Town Doctor® Direct Primary Care? The Town Doctor® Direct Primary Care is healthcare simplified - without the clutter, and the intentional PROMOTION of one of our greatest passions - PEOPLE. It’s the removal of everything that distracts us from them. We identify the essentia...
Mar 09, 2018•1 hr 4 min
"As a concierge physician, I aim to truly put my patients first. I am able to see patients in-office, but I also make myself available for house-calls and remote telemedicine services upon request. My goal is to create a niche in my field and to introduce new techniques. I love what I do because I am constantly learning while medicine is constantly evolving." Meet Jennifer Nicole Falk, DPM, AACFAS Owner, At Your Feet Concierge Podiatry | Concierge Doctor | Entrepreneur | Avid Runner Dr. Jennifer...
Feb 27, 2018•42 min
Today, we sit down with a gifted and resourceful Direct Primary Care (DPC) Physician in east Texas, Dr. Jeremy Smith and David Jacobson of MyMD Connect (www.MyMDConnect.com) MyMD Connect is an innovative solution to bring together self-funded employer groups, third party administrators, and innovative medical management solutions, including virtual concierge and brick-and-mortar concierge medicine services, in order to increase quality of care and optimize economic use of resources for the self-...
Feb 19, 2018•48 min
Duration: 55:36 We sit down with Dr. Mark Tomasulo, Founder of PeakMed, a leader in Direct Primary Healthcare and Andrew Altorfer, CEO of CirrusMD. In the next hour we discuss the recent 2018 PeakMed and CirrusMD Announcement about Secure Text and Video Platform Between Doctors and Patients, how it will reduce the Need for Clinic Visits and how the partnership between these two unique and innovative Colorado companies will provide a confidential and direct line of communication, increasing acces...
Feb 07, 2018•55 min
We sit down with two Direct Primary Care (DPC) leaders in the employer-DPC partnership space, Dr. Joel Bessmer and Lisa Fisher of Strada Healthcare. What's really great about this interview is the data Strada has uncovered and how it is impacting patients, employer pmpm costs and so much more! Meet Joel Bessmer, MD Medical Director | Strada Healthcare A native of Plainview, NE, Dr. Bessmer is passionate about providing the highest quality of health care to the Nebraska community. He is the Medic...
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Community-based Pharmacy Networks, what are they and how do they support Physicians? © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved. Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from ...
Jan 15, 2018•42 min
Meet Dr. Stacey Robinson, Concierge Functional Medicine in St Petersburg, FL www.robinsonmed.com In 2008, she opened Robinson MD so she could care for patients in a more thorough, individualized way. Their mission is to empower and inspire you to achieve your best health. Dr. Robinson is board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrative Medicine. She is also a member of the Institute for Functional Medicine and the American Academy of Private Physicians. Recently, Dr. Robinson released her new ...
Jan 15, 2018•36 min
